A Settlement has been reached with New York Blood Center, Inc. and Memorial Blood Centers (the “Blood Centers” or “Defendants”) in a class action lawsuit. This case is about the targeted cyberattack on the Blood Centers' computer systems that occurred in January 2025 (the “Data Incident”). Certain files that contained private information were accessed. These files may have contained personal information such as names; dates of birth; gender; Social Security numbers; blood type; certain blood test results; financial information for direct deposit; and other sensitive information.
The lawsuit is called Dean, et al. v. New York Blood Center, Inc., et al., Case No. 62-CV-25-5975. It is pending in the Ramsey County District Court, Minnesota (the “Litigation”). The Blood Centers deny that they did anything wrong, and the Court has not decided who is right. The parties have agreed to settle the lawsuit (the “Settlement”) to avoid the costs and risks, disruptions, and uncertainties of continuing the Litigation.
The Blood Centers' records indicate that you are a Class Member and entitled to benefits under the Settlement. You may have received a previous notice directly from the Blood Centers.
Your rights are affected whether you act or don’t act.
Summary of your Legal Rights and Options in this Settlement | Deadline | |
Submit a Claim | The only way to receive benefits or payments from this Settlement is by submitting a valid and timely Claim Form. The fastest way to submit your Claim Form is online here. If you prefer, you can download the Claim Form here and mail it to the Settlement Administrator. You may also call or email the Settlement Administrator to receive a paper copy of the Claim Form. | February 11, 2026 |
Opt Out of the Settlement | You can choose to opt out of the Settlement and receive no benefit or payment. This option allows you to sue, continue to sue, or be part of another lawsuit against the Defendants related to the legal claims resolved by this Settlement. You can hire your own lawyer at your own expense. | January 12, 2026 |
Object to the Settlement and/or Attend a Hearing | If you do not opt out of the Settlement, you may object to it by writing to the Court about why you don’t like the Settlement. You may also ask the Court for permission to speak about your objection at the Final Approval Hearing. If you object, you may also file a claim for Settlement benefits. | January 12, 2026 |
Do Nothing | Unless you opt out of the Settlement, you are automatically part of the Settlement. If you do nothing, you will not receive benefits or payments from this Settlement and you will give up the right to sue, continue to sue, or be part of another lawsuit against the Defendants related to the legal claims resolved by this Settlement. | No Deadline |
These rights and options—and the deadlines to exercise them—are explained in the Notice and FAQs page.
Upcoming Important Dates
Objection Deadline
1/12/2026
Opt Out Deadline
1/12/2026
Final Approval Hearing
2/10/2026 at 9:00 a.m. CT
Claim Deadline
2/11/2026